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Distance from Lviv to Shanghai

Straight line

7,918 km
4,920 mi · 4,275 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Shanghai?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,918 km in a straight line, that is 4,920 miles or 4,275 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lviv, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 51.9946°, 81.8090°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lviv from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Lviv and Shanghai is 7,918 km (4,920 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Lviv?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.